i have one of these on my go kart(4hp) been workin on the pull cord it will start the motor but wont run back in i think the spring is worn out its at the shop now so they can replace it lookin forward to gettin a 6.5 or somthin more powerful
i have 2 briggs engines. got a 5hp in a chipper shredder at a garage sale for $10. It will strt but it only runs on starter fluid. then my neighbor gave me a 4hp for free. He strted it up rite away and i got it and cudnt strt it at all. MY dad got it strted but now it wont strt even with strter fluid. I think i want eithr new carbs(if i can get my hands on some) or hav sum1 show me how to rebuild them. IS ther anywhere i can get brand new carbs for cheap? I bet i could go 2 sears and get stuff.
@jazarraonandia, you might need to put in new set of points and condensor, or upgrade to magnetron and put in new spark plkug, and it should start up, but if the engine don't stay running, but runs on starting fluid, replace the diaphram in the cover next to the muffler, good luck
@SpiritsoftheWolf umm... sry for bein the biggest newbie ever but wth is a diahpram.. and say it in a words that a 13yr old would understand if possible. THnx for the help btw.
@jazarraonandia, it's ok, a diaphram is like a fuel pump that pumps fuel into the carb for proper air/fuel mixture, to locate the diaphram, look at the muffler next to the carb, there is 4 screws that holds the cover, that is where the diaphram is located, to get to it, the muffler has to come off in order to get the plate off there
@dragata1 I need a old engine like the one in the vid, i have others that will fit but its a old atlas tiller and if i put a new briggs on it it will look wrong
it's crazy what people throw away. i was at the junkyard last year and ran across an early 70's 3 horse Briggs mated to a cast iron water pump that was upside down on top of a scrap heap. both the pump and engine were in great shape with original decals and had compression so i hauled it to the front and bought it for 5 bucks. took 'er home and cleaned the points, changed the oil, and filled the gas tank and it fired right up with no smoke or knocks just needs a carb rebuild and new gaskets.
@wildwelder87, yup my guess that people don't want anything that don't work or don't want put money in it, it's cheaper than buying a new engine or mower, unless the engine is way beyond repair
I have the same exact engine as in this video in a snow blower but mine does not have the air filter do you know if i really need the air filter. i just got the snow blower a few days ago so don"t know if is working good or not
@portelas1, normally the engine that uses for snowthrowers don't need one, because no dust flys around in winterdays, don't ask me why, my MTD snowthrower tecumseh engine on it dont even have an air cleaner, they do use air cleaners in mowing season but winter, nope, wierd if you ask me, LoL
Nice i have a 1960 Briggs 2HP great engine started right up after sitting for 15 years outside in the dirt, it was a sad sight when i found it in my backyard my stupid dad threw it out there before i was born, then a year ago i thought one day i was going to start it a week after i got a new plug for it and fresh gas i was amazed how quick it started and how beautiful it ran, You can depend on your Brigg and Stratton!!
i have a 1977 4hp briggs. mine just has carb issues from sitting for 10 or so years with nasty gas!!! yuk!!!! but a new diaphram and suction tubes ought to help.
actually, the difference of the 3 and 4 hp models, are the bore and flywheels 3 hp flywheels are smaller than the 4, 5, 6, hp, same way with the 7, 8, 9 or higher, have bigger flywheels than the 4, 5, 6hp engines, along with bigger bores
ok what year is the briggs engine, is it a horizontal or vertical shaft, and how many horsepower it got, the 1st 2 digits on the code represent the year of the engine, i will get a video of how to get to the plunger of the points under the flywheel hopefully tonight
Its the mower in my vid. I've got another vid of it uploading now. I think its like 73 or seomthing of the top of my head. I really just don't know how to free it up, or if there is even a way. Cool, can't wait to see the vid (:
i bought a chinese weed eater and it blew up on the 3rd day. the PLASTIC&LEAD starter snapped in half so i just started it with a drill and ran it that way and it just broke the con rod and the piston idling on the ground with a rich filthy oily mixture.
you bought it new?? damn i hope you got your money back, what a piece of shit, them chinese gooks get paid 10 to 25 cents an hour, and we get the shit here in USA and used them and it don't last long, that is almost bad as the stores selling newton mowers, and they are made in taiwan, damn plastic mowers
we didnt even want our money back. my dad is the most clean languaged person i know and he said this exactly: HOW IN THE HELL DOES THIS SHIT ALWAYS FUCKING BREAK! I DONT EVEN WANT THE DAMN REFUND, FUCK IT!! 3rd day 5 time using it. well pulling the cord anyway.
better than my mom thats for sure. every other word for her is either a word only some people think is bad like crap, or its shit or dammit. we got lost in hesperia and she was like are you fucking shitting me? we sure as fucking hell are lost now thanks caid! learn to fucking give the damn directions or dont say another fucking word.
i got one of those on my minibike. the thing's 40 years old and still does 30+ with 4hp! the cant iron engines are great, they can make alot of rpm if you set em up right.
i am going to use this on my chinese made scooter soon as it warms up to get the mounting supplies i need, and when i do, i am going to blow that chinese engine on that scooter, to show these chinese freaks what i think of their quality, then the scooter will have something that i can depend on to ride with my friends that has a moped, and my honda shadow will be use on a long run, heh body by china, powered by briggs!
oh it will be posted on here, going to drain the oil out of it and fill it with kerosene, and redline it and put a shitload of NOS in it, and the question is, where can i get the NOS at?
nice man?! dude, where did you find it!? along side the road or a junkyard? but man, that was a AWESOME find! :) Makes me jelous lol! keep up the good work bud!
HAHAHAHA..... found it along the side of the road the day before trash pickup, seen that along with the oiless air compressor... damn thing looks almost new, and it works too, will have a new video if it later
in this town you can find some prettty nice stuff almost every 3 months, i usually go out a day before trash pickup, you can find some nice stuff being thrown out, would be nice if they did throw away a nice van for me to fix up and keep it.....getting jealous now?? lmao
I can't believe people throw these things away it runs like new oh well there loss and more treasures for trash pickers like me and many more people :) awesome find
i also got a small oiless air compressor by campbell hausfeld that was trashed, i picked it up and brought it home and checked it out, it runs, and the moron didnt even think of the air tank drainer was opened, i drained the moisture out of it and closed the valve.... and it holds air, a 80 bucks air compressor.... for free.. HA! i will put up another video of it sometimes
@spiritsofthewolf the motor is good , a qustion hou old is the motor
dumm518 2 weeks ago
@dumm518, the engine is a 1969 model
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 weeks ago
wow a very good motor i like this video
dumm518 1 month ago
My SnowBird has the same engine!
/watch?v=5MdlSViebRc
SeberHusky 4 months ago
sweet motor
duncan33984 9 months ago
nice sounds good
outdoorsman310 10 months ago
I made an engine like this out of legos (a single cylinder) and it sounds like my really old go kart, which is a briggs. Thanks for posting.
Catz0125 1 year ago
video reqest: can you do a video on your wood stove?
chubbatron6 1 year ago
@chubbatron6, i have at least 3 videos of my wood stove
SpiritsoftheWolf 1 year ago
i have one of these on my go kart(4hp) been workin on the pull cord it will start the motor but wont run back in i think the spring is worn out its at the shop now so they can replace it lookin forward to gettin a 6.5 or somthin more powerful
preston01100 1 year ago
nice beer gut
xboxPs3love 1 year ago
i have 2 briggs engines. got a 5hp in a chipper shredder at a garage sale for $10. It will strt but it only runs on starter fluid. then my neighbor gave me a 4hp for free. He strted it up rite away and i got it and cudnt strt it at all. MY dad got it strted but now it wont strt even with strter fluid. I think i want eithr new carbs(if i can get my hands on some) or hav sum1 show me how to rebuild them. IS ther anywhere i can get brand new carbs for cheap? I bet i could go 2 sears and get stuff.
jazarraonandia 1 year ago
@jazarraonandia, you might need to put in new set of points and condensor, or upgrade to magnetron and put in new spark plkug, and it should start up, but if the engine don't stay running, but runs on starting fluid, replace the diaphram in the cover next to the muffler, good luck
SpiritsoftheWolf 1 year ago 2
@SpiritsoftheWolf umm... sry for bein the biggest newbie ever but wth is a diahpram.. and say it in a words that a 13yr old would understand if possible. THnx for the help btw.
jazarraonandia 1 year ago
@jazarraonandia, it's ok, a diaphram is like a fuel pump that pumps fuel into the carb for proper air/fuel mixture, to locate the diaphram, look at the muffler next to the carb, there is 4 screws that holds the cover, that is where the diaphram is located, to get to it, the muffler has to come off in order to get the plate off there
SpiritsoftheWolf 1 year ago
Great find, I would never throw an engine in that shape away!
Hallaran 1 year ago
a horizontal shaft b&s! i need one for my go kart :P
Dillon1108 1 year ago
I have that engine on a old tiller, the engine is bad so would you sell me that one to use? I need it.
th19940305 1 year ago
@th19940305, i like to, but the engine is on a gokart, and i sold the gokart for 300 bcuks, with that engine
SpiritsoftheWolf 1 year ago
@th19940305so u need a engine?
dragata1 1 year ago
@dragata1 I need a old engine like the one in the vid, i have others that will fit but its a old atlas tiller and if i put a new briggs on it it will look wrong
th19940305 1 year ago
I found a 1968 tiller by the trash and all it needed was a s[park plug i sold the SOB for 200!
Woodpipemaker 1 year ago
it's crazy what people throw away. i was at the junkyard last year and ran across an early 70's 3 horse Briggs mated to a cast iron water pump that was upside down on top of a scrap heap. both the pump and engine were in great shape with original decals and had compression so i hauled it to the front and bought it for 5 bucks. took 'er home and cleaned the points, changed the oil, and filled the gas tank and it fired right up with no smoke or knocks just needs a carb rebuild and new gaskets.
wildwelder87 1 year ago
@wildwelder87, yup my guess that people don't want anything that don't work or don't want put money in it, it's cheaper than buying a new engine or mower, unless the engine is way beyond repair
SpiritsoftheWolf 1 year ago
was that a cold start cause that thing runs good
briggsfixer2 2 years ago
@briggsfixer2, yes, that was a cold start
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
I have the same exact engine as in this video in a snow blower but mine does not have the air filter do you know if i really need the air filter. i just got the snow blower a few days ago so don"t know if is working good or not
thank you
portelas1 2 years ago
@portelas1, normally the engine that uses for snowthrowers don't need one, because no dust flys around in winterdays, don't ask me why, my MTD snowthrower tecumseh engine on it dont even have an air cleaner, they do use air cleaners in mowing season but winter, nope, wierd if you ask me, LoL
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
to start the engine when cold do you pull the choke out or do you push in .
thank you very much
portelas1 2 years ago
@portelas1, on these type of carbureated engines, pull out to choke, and in to run
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
nice find! :D
ShnitzlHaus 2 years ago
I have a 1974 4hp and couldn't ask for a better engine! Nice find there!
LunchboxMobile 2 years ago
Nice i have a 1960 Briggs 2HP great engine started right up after sitting for 15 years outside in the dirt, it was a sad sight when i found it in my backyard my stupid dad threw it out there before i was born, then a year ago i thought one day i was going to start it a week after i got a new plug for it and fresh gas i was amazed how quick it started and how beautiful it ran, You can depend on your Brigg and Stratton!!
Rarrin9378 2 years ago
u my friend have a rare engine 4hp horizontals r awesome and very rare never sell it !!!!!!
zerofactor17 2 years ago
nope, it's on my gokart right now until i find another engine to replace that engine, and i am keeping this 4hp engine
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
good always keep them for something
zerofactor17 2 years ago
@zerofactor17 why are they so rare they are easy to find were i live
GarrettJDB 2 years ago
Because where I lie there are only about 7 of them that
ive ever seen!!!!!
zerofactor17 2 years ago
i have a 1977 4hp briggs. mine just has carb issues from sitting for 10 or so years with nasty gas!!! yuk!!!! but a new diaphram and suction tubes ought to help.
1944johndeerel 2 years ago
just seen the code number today and it's a 1969 briggs engine, damn points and condensor
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
there is nothing wrong with points and condencers. it would have been nice if they were located in an easy to access spot though.
1944johndeerel 2 years ago
true, i prefer the magnetron coils better myself
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
so long as an engine has a good hot spark im a happy camper!
1944johndeerel 2 years ago
I actually have the 3hp model of the same engine.
Don`t know what are the differences between 3 and 4hp models, but outside they seem to be identical.
Maybe 4hp is bigger bore.
These are really though little motors, and very, very reliable too.
Mine is something over 30 years old and still runs like new.
Propably the best motors B&S have ever produced.
Allways starts first pull, no matter how long it`s been sitting or how low the temperature is.
89Claus89 2 years ago
actually, the difference of the 3 and 4 hp models, are the bore and flywheels 3 hp flywheels are smaller than the 4, 5, 6, hp, same way with the 7, 8, 9 or higher, have bigger flywheels than the 4, 5, 6hp engines, along with bigger bores
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
Do oyu know how to unstick the plunging part of the points. Mine isnt moving and I dont know too much about points and condesnors.
CSAKvids 2 years ago
ok what year is the briggs engine, is it a horizontal or vertical shaft, and how many horsepower it got, the 1st 2 digits on the code represent the year of the engine, i will get a video of how to get to the plunger of the points under the flywheel hopefully tonight
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
Its the mower in my vid. I've got another vid of it uploading now. I think its like 73 or seomthing of the top of my head. I really just don't know how to free it up, or if there is even a way. Cool, can't wait to see the vid (:
CSAKvids 2 years ago
omfg i has the same engine-only a 5 horse. check out maii vids. :D
jack9102 2 years ago
i know, that's is why i don't support chinese gooktard, for their cheap shits
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
i bought a chinese weed eater and it blew up on the 3rd day. the PLASTIC&LEAD starter snapped in half so i just started it with a drill and ran it that way and it just broke the con rod and the piston idling on the ground with a rich filthy oily mixture.
highdeserthater 2 years ago
you bought it new?? damn i hope you got your money back, what a piece of shit, them chinese gooks get paid 10 to 25 cents an hour, and we get the shit here in USA and used them and it don't last long, that is almost bad as the stores selling newton mowers, and they are made in taiwan, damn plastic mowers
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
we didnt even want our money back. my dad is the most clean languaged person i know and he said this exactly: HOW IN THE HELL DOES THIS SHIT ALWAYS FUCKING BREAK! I DONT EVEN WANT THE DAMN REFUND, FUCK IT!! 3rd day 5 time using it. well pulling the cord anyway.
highdeserthater 2 years ago
hahaha that is awesome, most clean languaged person..... lmfao
SpiritsoftheWolf 2 years ago
better than my mom thats for sure. every other word for her is either a word only some people think is bad like crap, or its shit or dammit. we got lost in hesperia and she was like are you fucking shitting me? we sure as fucking hell are lost now thanks caid! learn to fucking give the damn directions or dont say another fucking word.
highdeserthater 2 years ago
take off the engine with the brand that rhymes wit who flung dung or who threw poo and put a briggs on? hmm. i like it!
highdeserthater 3 years ago
i got one of those on my minibike. the thing's 40 years old and still does 30+ with 4hp! the cant iron engines are great, they can make alot of rpm if you set em up right.
Nec1228 3 years ago
i am going to use this on my chinese made scooter soon as it warms up to get the mounting supplies i need, and when i do, i am going to blow that chinese engine on that scooter, to show these chinese freaks what i think of their quality, then the scooter will have something that i can depend on to ride with my friends that has a moped, and my honda shadow will be use on a long run, heh body by china, powered by briggs!
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
put of hundred shot of NOS into it! i want to see it when it blows!
Nec1228 3 years ago
oh it will be posted on here, going to drain the oil out of it and fill it with kerosene, and redline it and put a shitload of NOS in it, and the question is, where can i get the NOS at?
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
not sure, internet? either that or a tuner's shop
Nec1228 3 years ago
I'm glad you saved it, chinese engines are junk.
ChevelleSSLS6 3 years ago
yup, i saew a bunch of chinese engines at harbor freight tool store, i cannot stand chinese junk engines, they don't last long
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
Now that's one man's trash and another's treasure...
uzaiyaro 3 years ago
nice man?! dude, where did you find it!? along side the road or a junkyard? but man, that was a AWESOME find! :) Makes me jelous lol! keep up the good work bud!
fordwillkillyou 3 years ago
HAHAHAHA..... found it along the side of the road the day before trash pickup, seen that along with the oiless air compressor... damn thing looks almost new, and it works too, will have a new video if it later
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
Lucky you!!
fordwillkillyou 3 years ago
in this town you can find some prettty nice stuff almost every 3 months, i usually go out a day before trash pickup, you can find some nice stuff being thrown out, would be nice if they did throw away a nice van for me to fix up and keep it.....getting jealous now?? lmao
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
I can't believe people throw these things away it runs like new oh well there loss and more treasures for trash pickers like me and many more people :) awesome find
lovemyrv 3 years ago
yep, even for an older engine, it last longer than these nerwer engines, that is why i am wanting to make these older engines runs forever
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
100% agreed any old engine that have been well maintained will last for ever compared to these newer junk they sell these days
lovemyrv 3 years ago
no doubt about it
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago
awsome find!!
redneckmikey69 3 years ago
i also got a small oiless air compressor by campbell hausfeld that was trashed, i picked it up and brought it home and checked it out, it runs, and the moron didnt even think of the air tank drainer was opened, i drained the moisture out of it and closed the valve.... and it holds air, a 80 bucks air compressor.... for free.. HA! i will put up another video of it sometimes
SpiritsoftheWolf 3 years ago